Who doesn’t want a pristine lawn free of annoying weeds and bugs? But some of those pest-fighting strategies may come with a …
Parkinson’s
Study Shows Alzheimer’s Protein May Not Spread like a Virus
Scientists believe amyloid protein plays a role in Alzheimer’s but are still trying to explain how
Q&A: Oliver Sacks on Hallucinations
The best-selling author and neurologist discusses hearing voices and seeing gnomes in his new book Hallucinations
Study: Flavonoids May Help Protect Against Parkinson’s
Berries, tea, apples and red wine are all rich in a naturally occurring compound called flavonoids, and a new study finds that men who eat a diet high in these healthy compounds may have a lower risk of Parkinson’s disease.
Peter Goodwin: The Dying Doctor’s Last Interview [VIDEO]
Dr. Peter Goodwin, a family physician and right-to-die activist, took his own life on March 11, 2012, at age 83.
Could a Form of Ecstasy Fight Cancer?
New research suggests that a modified form of MDMA — more commonly known as the illegal drug ecstasy — could kill some types of blood cancer cells. Prozac and similar antidepressants may also possess similar anti-cancer potential.
For Parkinson’s Patients, Better Care Comes in Groups
One-on-one doctor-patient visits are a staple of our health care system, giving patients with chronic disease valuable time with their physicians to ask critical questions and learn more about their condition and, hopefully, …
Ibuprofen May Reduce the Risk of Parkinson’s Disease
Ibuprofen is a popular painkiller, which works wonders to reduce inflammation in chronic conditions like arthritis and more discrete hurts brought about by surgery. Now researchers are hoping to add another condition to that list …
Man Claims Parkinson’s Drug Turned Him Into a Gay Sex Addict
Didier Jambart, 51, of Nantes, France, began taking GlaxoSmithKline’s drug Requip (ropinirole) in 2003 to treat symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Soon after, the married father of two began exhibiting strange, uncharacteristic …
Ibuprofen associated with reduced Parkinson’s risk
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People who regularly take ibuprofen (Advil) may have a lower risk for developing Parkinson’s disease, according to new research that will be presented in April at a meeting of the American Academy of Neurology in Toronto. In a six-year study of more than 130,000 people, researchers from the Harvard School of
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